The Virtual Expo component of the Oceans Forum 2023 will provide a venue for forum participants to find relevant and impactful technology solutions, tools, and potential partners to support investments in ocean health. The Virtual Expo will feature booths that participants can visit to learn about technology solutions to ocean health challenges and chat with representatives of the technology providers.
Application and Screening
Technology solution providers can apply for booth space by filling out the application form on the right by 1 November. The Oceans Forum Secretariat will review applications against the following criteria.
Operational Feasibility and Scalability
Organizations must be at least six (6) months old and be past the conceptual phase, i.e., the ideation, prototyping, beta or piloting phases.
Relevance
Organizations must be from Member Countries, and must showcase technology solutions that protect or restore the health of ocean ecosystems, promote inclusive livelihood opportunities, build resilient coastal communities, or contribute to food security.
Impact and Sustainability
Technology solutions, including products and services being offered, should be innovative and offer value addition in environmental sustainability. This includes conserving biodiversity, preventing marine and coastal habitat degradation, and promoting climate change mitigation. Organizations that support or have a strong environmental sustainability mandate are preferred.
Cost
Attendance is free both for exhibitors and participants.
Sample Virtual Booth
Please click here to see a sample virtual booth.
